Creative Artists Agency is hiring: Brand Consulting - Account Manager - Sports a

Job DescriptionCreative Artists Agency (CAA) is the leading entertainment and sports agency, with global expertise in filmed and live entertainment, digital media, publishing, sponsorship sales and endorsements, licensing, media finance, consumer investing, fashion, trademark licensing, and philanthropy. Distinguished by its culture of collaboration and exceptional client service, CAA's diverse workforce identifies, innovates, and amplifies opportunities for the people and organizations that shape culture and inspire the world. The trailblazer of the agency business, CAA was the first to build a sports business, create an investment bank, launch a venture fund, found technology start-up companies, establish a philanthropic arm, build a business in China, and form a brand marketing services division, among other innovations.The DepartmentCAA Brand Consulting is a strategy-led, full-service marketing agency with expertise in Cultural and Consumer Insights, Data and Analytics, Talent/Influencer and Property Partnership Advisory, Experiential, Social Impact, Creative Services, and Content and Digital Strategy. These integrated capabilities come together to offer solutions from planning through execution, and we pull in a collective perspective of expertise with each client brief to ensure we are tapping into diverse thinking and building strategies reflective of the marketplace and culture we work within.The RoleThe CAA Brand Consulting Account Manager will play a key role in one of our largest Brand Consulting clients, a technology services company. The Manager will lead the day-to-day management and activation of marquee sports properties in the brands portfolio. The candidate will interface day to day with the client and will work cross functionally with internal/external vendors, clients and agencies.ResponsibilitiesDay to day management of existing marquee sports partnerships including communication directly with properties, organization of project plans and asset tracking documentsLead planning of events and activations, working with internal account team, client team and external agenciesAssist in development and deliver overarching strategic vision based on client's business and brand objectivesLead development and management of experiential activations at major sporting eventsAid in development & manage day to day execution of contractual assets, including on-site event benefits, digital, social and contentAid in development of integrated marketing and sponsorship activation plans, showcasing how on-site, in-market, digital, social, PR, and other channels come to lifeSupport execution of talent agreements and invoicingAssist in creation of client-facing talent materials (e.g. presentations, research materials)Coordinate and support talent team in talent research & identificationOversee & facilitate the creative development process of marketing materials, experiential assets and event-related creative (includes briefing designers & obtaining internal & client approvals)Work with other team functions (e.g., Creative, Experiential, Social Impact, Insights / trends, etc.) to ensure goals and objectives are metDevelop and deliver compelling written and verbal communicationsCreate presentations for key meetings internally and externallyTrack activation budgets with accountability for reportingDevelop relationships across CAA to find and promote new opportunities to clientRequirementsBachelor's Degree or equivalent experience4+ years' experience in sports & entertainment consulting environment, agency, property or brandEstablished relationships with properties and entities in the sports & entertainment marketing worldOn-site event/activation management experienceBest-in-class client servicing and relationship buildingProject management and big picture thinking abilities while also being creativeStrong negotiation skillsExceptional verbal and written communication skillsProficient in Excel & PowerPointExceptional attention to detailAbility to "think on one's feet" in a fast-paced, agency environmentAbility to balance and progress multiple projects and project components at one time, on tight timelinesSolution orientedAbility to travel and attend work events outside normal business hours on an as needed basisStrong organization skillsLocationBased out of Seattle, this role will be required to work on site with clients or at venues on an as needed basis.Compensation The annual base salary for this position is in the range of $76,000 - $125,000. This position also is eligible for benefits and discretionary bonus. Ultimately, the salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, business sector, and geographic location, among other criteria. Please talk with a CAA Recruiter to learn more.Creative Artists Agency, LLC (the "Company") is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate on the basis of race (inclusive of traits historically associated with race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, creed, gender or sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, family and medical care leave status, military or veteran status, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, an employee's or their dependent's reproductive health decision making (e.g., the decision to use or access a particular drug, device or medical service), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.The Company also complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws with regard to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.CAA does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless they were contractually engaged by CAA to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any such employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the acknowledgement and agreement that CAA will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.